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New Nature Play stations open at Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park
BINGHAMTON — A trip to the Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park is not only about seeing remarkable animals, but also about playing outdoors and using your imagination, the zoo contends in a news release. The Binghamton Zoo announced it has created Nature Play stations that “allow visitors of all ages to connect with nature in […]
Quality Inn and Bistro 1100 formally open after rebrand
Former Red Roof Inn “changes flags” OWEGO — A Red Roof Inn and adjoining restaurant, formerly called the River’s Edge in Owego, have been rebranded and reopened as the Quality Inn Owego and Bistro 1100. The newly branded hotel and renovated restaurant, located at 1100 State Route 17C, are both owned by Rudra Management Group,
Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival starts in Columbus Circle area
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The AmeriCU Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival got underway Friday morning at Columbus Circle in downtown Syracuse. Two hours into the
Veterans participate in latest Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans at Syracuse University
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Nearly 30 veterans are preparing to finish their work in Syracuse University’s 11th annual Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV). EBV is a
Liverpool Tire owner faces felony charges of withholding sales tax money
LIVERPOOL, N.Y. — The owner of Liverpool Tire has been arrested on felony charges, accused of not paying more than $50,000 in sales tax. Joseph
Menter, Rudin & Trivelpiece to combine with Barclay Damon
SYRACUSE — Barclay Damon LLP on July 17 announced that the lawyers and staff of Menter, Rudin & Trivelpiece, P.C. are joining the firm, effective Aug. 1. The Menter firm’s 31 employees, including 14 attorneys, will become part of Barclay Damon, the firm tells CNYBJ. Nine of its 14 lawyers are joining Barclay Damon as
M&T Bank rolls out new services for small businesses
M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB), which banks number one in deposit market share in the 16-county Central New York area, on June 19 announced a series of new and upcoming services for its small-business customers. They include a new online business-loan application, new business credit cards, and a new business cash-management platform. Online-lending platform M&T Bank
New NFIB state director hears similar concerns as in last job
Former Unshackle Upstate leader tackles related issues ROCHESTER — Two weeks into his new job, NFIB New York State Director Greg Biryla says he is hearing many of the same concerns that he heard when he was executive director of Unshackle Upstate. “It’s tax-burden issues, regulatory issues,” he says in a July 13 phone interview
Diversifying Outside of Your Small Business
Small-business owners are especially vulnerable to a dangerous investment practice: under-diversification. For many, their business represents the lion’s share of their net worth. With fortunes riding largely on the success or failure of a single business in a single industry, business owners are exposed to heightened levels of investment risk. Recognizing that risk and understanding
Watertown, Cortland to use DRI funding for small-biz projects
Both Watertown and Cortland plan to use a portion of their respective $10 million funding awards in the state’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) on projects to help small businesses. The projects involve both funding and spaces for operations. The office of Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the projects for Watertown on July 11 and the initiatives for
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